HC Deb 29 October 1984 vol 65 cc780-1W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on final offer arbitration and the development of conflict resolution procedures in industrial relations.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Adherence to adequate procedure agreements, including arbitration agreements, promotes the resolution of grievances and reduces the likelihood of strikes. In some circumstances arrangements providing for final offer arbitration may have a useful role to play.